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Join the Author Integrity Network

Empowering Academic Voices. Defending Scientific Integrity.

At the Author Integrity Network (AIN), we believe in a world where academic authors are treated fairly, retractions are transparent, and publishers are held accountable. If you share our vision, we invite you to join a global community of scholars, experts, and advocates working together to restore justice and integrity in academic publishing.

🔹 Why Join AIN?

As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive tools, resources, and engagement opportunities:

  • ✅ Vote on Live Retraction Cases
    Help shape outcomes by voting on the fairness of challenged retractions.

  • 🧠 Join Expert Discussions
    Engage in respectful, evidence-based dialogue on high-profile cases.

  • 📚 Access Legal and Ethical Support
    Get step-by-step guides, appeal templates, and referral to legal advisors.

  • 📊 Contribute to the Publisher Accountability Index
    Help track patterns of unfair retractions and drive real policy change.

  • 🛡 Support Whistleblowers and Colleagues Silently Silenced
    Your voice amplifies others who can’t speak out.

👥 Who Can Join?

AIN is open to:

  • Researchers and Academics

  • Editors and Peer Reviewers

  • Lawyers and Ethics Advocates

  • Journalists, Whistleblowers, and Concerned Citizens

Whether you’re an early-career researcher or a senior scholar, your contribution matters.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our mission to bring fairness and due process to academic retractions.

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